Galaxy Face Atlanta Without Zlatan.

The only thing we know for certain regarding the 14 playoff positions, seven in each conference, is that Los Angeles FC appears to be first in line to host MLS Cup by winning the Supporters Shield.

The difference in the Eastern Conference between first-place Philadelphia and New England in seventh is six points, with Toronto sitting in eighth one point back of the red line.

Eight points separates second-place Seattle from ninth-place Houston in the West, with Sporting Kansas City clinging to life 10th six points out of the final playoff spot.